THE POWER OF IMAGINATION.... SEEING BEYOND YOUR PRESENT SITUATION

 

DAILY DIET – DAY 10

MONTHLY THEME: FAITH THAT WORKS

THE POWER OF IMAGINATION

Topic: Seeing Beyond Your Present Reality

Memory Scripture: Ephesians 3:20 (KJV)

"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us."

TODAY’S TEACHING 

One of the greatest gifts God has given humanity is the ability to imagine, envision and see possibilities beyond what is presently visible.

Imagination is the ability to form mental pictures of things that may not yet exist in our physical environment.

Your present situation is not necessarily the final picture of your life!

You may be struggling today, but that does not mean you cannot see a future of abundance. You may be experiencing limitations, but those limitations should not become the boundaries of your thinking.

God told Abraham to lift up his eyes and look beyond his immediate surroundings (Genesis 13:14–15).

Before Abraham possessed the land, God gave him something to see.

This teaches us an important lesson: You must learn to see beyond where you are before you can begin to move towards where God is taking you.

YOUR IMAGINATION INFLUENCES YOUR EXPECTATIONS

Proverbs 23:7 reminds us that as a person thinks in their heart, so are they.

The pictures you continually entertain in your mind influence your expectations, attitudes, decisions and actions.

If you constantly imagine failure, you may become afraid to attempt anything meaningful.

If you constantly imagine impossibilities, you may abandon opportunities before exploring them.

But when your mind is filled with God's Word, you begin to develop expectations that are rooted in His promises.

 IMAGINATION MUST BE ALIGNED WITH GOD'S WORD

Not every imagination is beneficial.

Some imaginations are driven by fear, pride, greed and unrealistic expectations.

That is why Romans 12:2 instructs us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

A renewed mind learns to imagine possibilities that agree with God's purpose.

Philippians 4:8 teaches us what our thoughts should dwell upon: things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely and of good report.

Do not simply imagine a better life; allow God's Word to shape the kind of life you desire.

SEE BEYOND YOUR PRESENT REALITY

Your current circumstances may be telling you what is happening now, but they do not have to determine what you believe is possible tomorrow.

See yourself growing spiritually. See yourself becoming a better parent. See yourself developing your gifts. See yourself building a meaningful business. See yourself fulfilling God's assignment for your life.

Ephesians 3:20 reminds us that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.

However, imagination must be accompanied by faith, obedience, diligence and corresponding action.

Faith does not encourage laziness. Faith gives you a reason to arise and work towards what you believe God can accomplish.

TURN YOUR MENTAL PICTURE INTO PURPOSEFUL ACTION

Habakkuk 2:2 says to write the vision and make it plain.

Do not allow your dreams to remain mere pictures in your imagination.

Write them down. Pray about them. Seek God's direction. Acquire the necessary knowledge. Develop your abilities. Take practical steps.

A God-inspired vision should produce purposeful living.

ACTION POINTS

1. Identify one area of your life where you have allowed present circumstances to limit your expectations.
2. Find a Scripture that speaks to that area.
3. Begin to meditate on God's Word instead of rehearsing your fears.
4. Write down a positive, God-aligned vision for your future.
5. Identify one practical step you can take today towards that vision.

PRAYER POINT

*****Father, renew my mind and enlarge my capacity to see possibilities through Your Word in Jesus Name. 

*****Oh Lord, Deliver me from limiting thoughts, fear and negative imaginations in Jesus Name. 

****Father, Help me to see beyond my present circumstances and give me the wisdom, discipline and courage to pursue Your purpose for my life, in Jesus' name. Amen.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS

A

I Prophesy,  that this November,  as surely as the Lord God giveth, He will do, Exceedingly, Abundantly,  above all that you ask or imagine in Jesus Name. 

B

1. My mind is renewed by the Word of God.
2. I refuse to be imprisoned by my present circumstances.
3. I receive divine insight and vision for my future.
4. My imagination is aligned with God's purpose for my life.
5. I have the courage to pursue the possibilities God has placed before me.
6. I will not surrender my future to fear, doubt or negative thinking.
7. By God's grace, I will see His purpose fulfilled in my life.

MY CONFESSION

I am created in God's image and equipped with the ability to think, envision and create meaningful possibilities through His wisdom. My present reality does not define my entire future. My mind is renewed, my vision is enlarged, and my faith is active. I see beyond limitations, walk in obedience and take purposeful steps towards God's plan for my life. I am moving forward, in Jesus' name. Amen.

SALVATION PRAYER

Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I am a sinner. I believe You died for me and rose again. I repent of my sins and invite You into my heart. Be my Lord and Saviour. Renew my mind, transform my life and help me walk in Your purpose. From today, I belong to You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

THINK BIG. BELIEVE BIGGER. LIVE VICTORIOUSLY.

Pst Yemisi Emmanuel Efe (PYE)
Founder, The Balanced Series International

Equipping You for Purposeful Living.